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t * U -J cUTUHj—Twe ! v * » ew-memfeers hiTS been added t . < us to-day ( Monday ) and oat addition was twelve list week , althoagh tba Ooto&B te ; ( pregnant as it was with tbe wondari , oT WonabwetfjBatty ,. Hoiloway , 4 c . ) , tended xnseh to dissipate * ot > et thought from tbe mioda . pl oar population We lad a public meeting on Monday night , for the dlacuasioa of various local And general matten . Mean . Marxaaa , Smart , Ac . addressed the meeting . On Sunday night , Mr , Cooper preached from the parable of the food Samaritan , to as Jarre on aodfenos s » eoald posaCMy find entrance
into the room at AH Saifite' Open : oar wink of space , now the cold weather prevents us from holSirigopen air meetuiga , it «* arelf felt ; bat t « in bmsfly obtaining signature * to a requisition for tbe use of the GuilvlUall thxoagbout the winter , to be pretested to the new mayor oa Mi accession to office . Four pounds , collected in Leicester , for the relief of R . J . Richardson , weia forwarded- to Mr . ( Reave , London , by Mr . Cooper , the Secretary . It is boped . that other towns will be equally saaloos in raising tbe means of deliver-Sites for the prisoner .
TBLOWBBIDGK—On Wednesday evening , the ISth instant , a pottle meeting was held in the Democratic chapel , for the purpose of bearing Mi . R . K . Philp , member of the Executive Council , state the plan agreed upon by that body for the future agitation of tke Chartist cans * . Long before the meeting commenced the dispel T £ s well filled . At eight o ' clock , Mr . Philp , Mr . CUik , and sereral othen of the leading Chartists entered the meeting and were loudly cheered by the assembly . On the motion of Mr . Haswell , Mr . J . Watson vas unanimously elected to the chair , who stated the oljccls of tbe meeting . Mr . Clark wa * first introduced , who addressed the assembly for some time . Me . Pimp vr ^ a en thasiastirally received , and stated that he was hippy to meet bo aiany of his old friends , aad lfkeu-i ?^ s ^ e so juaay freah faces . Be bad come among fchcn : zbut eTeohtg to gire a brief amount of the
progress oi the cause , in other parts that he had visited , al » c to make known the course resolTed upon by tae elected head of the National Charter Association . Mr . P . tLon reported what had been done in Manchester , BiniiLngh-im , and other large towns , and gave a most pleasing statement » f the progress that Chartism was making in almost sTery town and Tillage . Mr . P . then read the National Petition which is to be presented next sesskn of Parliament Mr . Cluer next briefly addressed the meeting , and was followed by Mr . Moore , who proposed that the petition just read by "Mr . Philp be adopts . This was secoaded by several persons in tbe assembly and carried unanimously . Mr . Haswell proposed that a rote of thanks be given by this meeting to F . O'Caimor , Esq ., and the Executive , for their noble excTtu as in the wjtipPi ¦ Carried mimvimnnii ^ and the Bieetir g broke up .
BIESTOH . —Oa Thursday evening last , Mr . Mason leettued here to a numerous assembly . ¦ The large room s . x the Ball-court was filled to suffocation , and therjeelT . ^ were unable to gain « ntrsEce . The multitude -v :-s so great outside , that it was found necessary to a ^? . rn to an open space of ground' adjoining tbe il-rk- ^ place , where Mr . Mason delivered the m » i . t splendid lecture ever heard in Bilston . Amongst the 54 B ^ inbled multitude were many of the Whig and Tory gentry , several of whom were candid enough to admit the truth of Mr , Mason's principles , and
aekBo-sf > 3 eed the present politicel system to be a bad one , sad oppressive to the working class . The principle ! of tLe Charter are taking snch deep root here , tkat it will c ? Tc-r be in the power of Whig or Tory te prevent the srre-vi of Chartism . Publicans who were afraid to adnri C- ^ rttsta into Ujeir houses six months ago , are now offerii ? their best rooms for the accommodation of our met" ings . Some of our active members have commecced to agitete the villages round the town , and have Hictaeded in . planting the Charter in Sedgely , Brace *? , and Hall Green , where we expect soon to have an ii . cnriLse of members .
LOOGHBOHODQa The adjourned delegate aetiiug Ta * held on Sunday , Mr . ETeliegh in the chair . Tbe secretary read over the minutes of the last meeting . ¦ srLlcti were confirmed . The Chairman called on the c- > iu . cry delegates to give in their reports on the staiv of Lseir associations , which was very encouraging ilx . SiSidi , of Normanton , said in bis district they were not aiatv in number , but they had disturbed the parson and his U ^ ck , for a short time ago they held a meeting out if dc rs , and adjourned it for a week . In the mesa time a c -lice was served on all the special constables in the ne sjhbosthood , and a blue bottle was also in attendance , list they feared neither . They wished to have a lecturer that could speak well , as they felt confident it would do good . Mr . Marshall , of East Leak , said if a lecture ! e-oald come over to Leak he believed it would causa m& . ay to join them . Mr . Mariot , of Hathera ,
tjdd the ; hid bees trying to get a lecturer for a day from Leicester , but they did not succeed , but if one eould be engaged for a abort time for the district , it would be a great deal better , as there were some places that had not come forward at all yet . Mr ^ Mariot , of 3 > eri j , i * ring present , the Chairman asked him if he coali giro any information respecting Mr . BairstoWs visij to Leicester , when he gave every information i © quiiitfc , aad it , waa considered that ilr . B&irstow fcad plenty A work round Leicester . Mr . I > ean Taylor was elected for one fortnight if Kottingoam eould spare him fur that time , and the secretary was instructed to write to tie secretary at Nottingham on the subject . Tbe secretaries in the villages are requested to said &a account of what they can be answerable for towards defraying the expencas of the Jecture on Saturday neii A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , aad this meeting broke up .
LONDON . —Tbe Tailor ' s National Charter . Association ir-. ^ t at the Three Doves , Berwick-street . Boho , oa Mci-day , Mr . Short in the chair . -Mr . Cuffay gave in tiie County Council report . Two new members were enrolled . A lecture was announced fer Wednes day , October 27 th . It was likewise agreed that the sum of two shillings and sixpence be forwarded to tbe Executive Committed A vote of thanks was then p&ssfd to the nfrMfmnj ^ and toe meeting adjourned to Xcmdsv next Besmosdset . —An interesting discussion took place on Thursday evening we ? k , at Bigg ' s Temperance Coffee House , Abbey-street , near Old Bermendsey Church , between the members of tbe Beraondsey Mutual Instruction Society . Subject— " Are the people ia a fit : stats to enjoy TTniTersal Suffrage » " Messrs . Jones , Boss , WiW , Sbernan , Lambert , Higgins , and * t-ae candled tbia interesting Bubject in s masterly manner .
Caiaekb . 'well and Walvtorth . —The Chartists of this loeility held their usual weekly meeting on Monday ni ^ ' at , when a deputation was appointed to wait on the pr-. prifctor of the Mestpelier Tavern , Walwortb , to make anangemests for the use of a more commodious room , the present place of meeting being much too email for this increasing locality . The deputation was r espectfully received by the worthy Hostess , who expressed her adiv . ir&Uon of tbe well-conducted meeting held there , to welcome tbe brave champion _ of the People ' * Cbaits , F . O'Codhot , Esq . after that-gentlemaxs cra ^ l imprisonmeBt by the callous-hearted Whi ^ s . and wo bave tbe pleasure to say , that on and after me 5 L 5 tb . instant , the Chartists of Camberweil and Yt ' arworth will meet at the Montpelier Tavern , "PTa- - uiih , instead of the Rose and Crown .
IBAKCHfcSTER . —According to announcement by placard , the Carpenter ' a Hall -was well "filled on MoL'lay eTening , with an andience composed of Caartists , Socialists , Corn Law repealers , and Repuu ~ r = of the Union , to hear Mr . VincenJ deiirer a leciur-:, after which it was understood , . discussion \ rozl'i be invited . Shortly after eight o ' clock , the above gentleman entered the hall , and was greeted with the most enthusiastic cheeriEg . Mr . John Baile ? , who is a . Catholic and a Repealer of the Union , and a sound Chartist , was unanimously called to the chair . Mr . Vincent rose and was again rece ; T >] by the most rapturons applause from all paTi ' es . After an introduction , he took up every poiii of the Charter , and analysed and explained
them in a clear , powerful , talented , and convincing man : * -r ; combating and refuting all objections which oould be adduced against giving the power to the p-. ople , and showed clearly the superior policy of tne people agitating for a full measure of jastice insttii of an isolated grievance . He glanced at the qne ^ uon of teetotaiism , which he recommended te be adopted generally , if possible . He adverted wsereral other topics , all of which he handled in a masterly m&uner , and , as he had invited discussion , conclnced an excellent and stimulating address , after occupying but a moderate time , in order to give an opportunity to other parties who wished to take part in the discussion . During the delivery of his addressj he was cheered at tbe conclusion of almost every
sentence . After the cheering had Bubsided he said that od Friday eve&ing he was at the meeting at the Corn Exchange , and addressed the people there ; and , not knowing that any one was to follow , he left ; and , strange to fay , he saw in the Manchester Times report , thtt Mr . Watkins answered him in a very eloquent manner . He hoped , if any one had anything to say , he would do so before he left the room . He was open and willing to meet the best man of the League , provided he came forward as their accredited agent . Mr . Finnigan then spoke but advanced nothing new . Mr . Vincenr replied . Mr . Finnigan again spoke , and Mr . Vincent rejoined . As vox space will not admit of giving both iniulL we give aeifcbe * . At the conclusion of Mr . Fmniitan ' f last speech , lie said that as the League
had been challenged oy Mr . Vincent , he , as the agent , and oa behalf of the Operative Association , would meet lorn in discussion . ( Hear . ) Mr . Vincent , in consequence of the Corn Law party pressing for an answer , as to whether he would meet Mr . Fiunigan , had to rise twice and state distinctly that he would meet the best man of the League , providing'he came as their Agent . This was not sufficiently definite . They wished an answer , either yes ox no . Mr . Vincent the * rose aad said , No , " unless he came as before stated .- At this the Corn Law party seemed as though they had gained a triumph . Mr . Vincent then stated thst he eared sot who it was , even Mr . Finnigan , if the League appointed him , A resolution was proposed by Mr . Viaseai ia favour of the Charter , which wu seconded
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in a neat speech by the Rev . W . V . Jackson . Mr . M'Gowan moved an amendment . not against tbe Charter , bnt merely aeknowle < 2 gmgjha ^ o rn JLawj LfeLbe , oppressive to the working 'classes , vrhiefFtb Chalftists never denied . Mr ., Watrste oloffsed'ntste iectore whioh had ;; bee ^ delivgreoV wtiiV ' tgitnafchei never heard theprinoipiej * of the Charter bettor explained . Mr . Wattsj a Social : wiwionnry , q » k& next , showing that one did not oppose the other , and that the amendment aod the lesolutionooolA be both passed withoqt the . least compromise at principle . Atthis all parties appeared to agree . Mr . Warrea said lha ? e sh « uld t > e no dvviee& ^ he was
willing that , b © a >» hojdd be put as . al | were Chartists present , p Mr . JtckBon , aftex-co tsaliuyt ; Mr . Vincent , said , that the mover aad eeoonder mre willingfor bothtogo together , ThereBolstiuiMknow * led ^ ed the / Charter to be the right ' of the people , aad ought to be contended for ; aud the other merely said that the Cora Laws were oppressive And unjust , which no one could deny . The Chairman pufe the auited motion to tbe meeting , and \ i was earned . A vote of thanks was-given to the Chairman by acclamation . Three cheers were then given for the Charter ; three for Feargus O'Connor , Frost , Williams , aad Jones ; sad thus ended the meeting .
1 HACCLESFIELD . —COtTKTT DELEGATE M 2 BTi . ng . —A county delegate meeting was held here on Saturday , when delegates from the following places attended : —Mr . J . Leader , Hanley ; Sir . T . Carter , Stockport ; Mr . J . Qoslin ; and Mr . Alfred Rovrley , from Congleton ; and Mr . J . West , and Mr . Henry Swindells , from MacclesBeld . Mr . J . West was called to the chair , and Mr . H . Swindells officiated as secretary pro tern . The following resolutions were agreed to ;— " That a lecturer be appointed for the county of Chester . " Mr . Christopher Doyle was elected , and tbe Secretary was directed to write to Mr . Doyle , stating the terms , which were agreed to be 30 s . per week , bearing bis ~ own
expeaces . "That a county treasurer and secretary be appointed , aad thai Wm . Frost asd Henry Swindells be the treasurer and secretary for the Lecturers' Payment Food , to whom all the- sab-secretaries wishing the services of the lecturer , will address their letters , stating the quota they will be enabled to pay , as agreed to by their delegates , " " That an address be drawn op , embodying the above , and calling on the people of Cheshire for their co-operation in thit most noble of struggles ; and that the Chairman do draw up the address . ** - The meeting then adjourned to Sunday , the 14 th IF Nov . to then assemble at the Coartlst rooms , lluda-street , Congleton , when all Charter asssoeiations are requested to send delegates .
OLD HAM . —On Monday last , a public meeting took place , which had been previously announced by piloted placard , of which the following is a copy : — " A public meeting will be held in the Chartist room , Qreavasstreet , on Monday next , tke 18 th inst ., to take into consideration the case of Mr . James Diwson , of Lees , who has been unjustly convicted in the penalty of £ 20 , on a charge of taking part at a pufeli * lecture delivered at Lees , on the 23 th of July , 1811 . The meeting will be addressed by Mr . J . Leach , Mr . J . Campbell , Mr . C . Doyle , of Manchester ; Mr . C Connor , of Dewsbury ; and several others . The chair to be taken at eight o ' clock . By order of the Council of the National Charter Association . " The following resolutions were unanimously passed .- —moved by H . Smetnurst , and
seconded by Leonard Haslop , " Tkat we , the inhabitants of Oldham , in public meeting assembled , after having maturely taken into consideration the information , indictment , and conviction of James Dawson , of Leva , consider the whole case to be tyrannical , unjust , and contrary to the spirit of the British constitution , and cannot but view the conduct of the party who instigated the proceedings in any other lioht than that of a biggotted partisanship , throw ) ng alike disgrace upon the character of the magistrate , and the sancti ty of the clergyman , and this ease offers another proof of the necessity of not only having the power to elect the Members of Parliament , but also to have all the magistrates under the controul of the whole people , '; Moved by K . Wj v riam , and seconded by W . Hamer : —
" That we are determined to use every effort in our power to enable Mr . Bawson to meet his magisterial and clerical persecutor , and , If necessary , to assist his family , in case he may be consigned to a prison , or otherwise Injured in his property or person . " Moved by H . Smethurst , and seconded by-R . H&slam . — "That as considerable expenes has already been incurred , this meeting considers it necessary that a committee be appointed , and subscription books be placed to the hands of our friends to me « t the expenees . " Moved by H . Rishton , asd seconded by T . Lawless : — "That we are resolved to struggle in the future , as we have far the past , in the great cause for Universal Suffrage , and never rest contented until the People ' s Charter become a legislative enactment" Mr . J . Campbell , Mr . J . Leach , and Mr . C- Connor addressed ths > meeting in a lively and energetic style to the gratification of all present .
NOTTINGHAM . —The cause of Chartism is moving slowly and majestically onward here , and its spirit is progressing east , west , north , and south , through tbe villages at a distance . On Sunday last , Mr . D . Taylor preached at Hucknall Torkard , and Mr . J . Sweet , of Nottingham , at Arnold , to numerous and attentive audiences ; Mr . Q . Harrison , of Calverton , and Mr . Black , in the Democratic Chapel , Rice Place ; Mr . W . Russell , at Ruddington , where he also formed a Council , and several members joined the Association . On Monday afternoon , Mr . Dean Taylor lectured at Bollwell Forest to a most attentive audience of working men ; much good is anticipated from this place . The Democratic Chapel , Bice Place , was crowded to excess to hear a lecture from that talented working man , Mr .
Joseph Btirbage , of Nottingham , on Monday evening-Subject , The Robberies committed at . and subsequent to , the Reformation , on the poor of England . The lecturer made a deep impression , and several new members enrolled their names in the Association at the close of tbe lecture . The subject will be continued at stated periods by the same individuals , of which due notice will be given . On Sunday next Mr . Burbage will preach at Arnold ; Mr . Harrison , at the Democratic Chapel , Nottingham ; Mr . J . Barber , at Ruddington ; Mr . WDean Taylor , at Lumley ; and on Monday , he will lecture in the Chapel , Rice Place , Nottingham ; Tuesday , at Arnold ; Wednesday , at Woodborougb ; and Thursday , at Calverton ; to attend a public dinner there in honour of the release of Feargus O'Connor , Esq .. and Bronterre O'Brien , Esq . frem their dungeons .
Glorious Triumph Of The Chae.Tists.
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PUBLIC MEETING CALLED BY THE LEEDS PARLIAMENTARY REFORM ASSOCIATION .
On Monday evening , a public meeting , called by the Leeds Reform Association { alias the Fox and Goose Club ) , was held in the large room of the Commercial Buildings , ostensibly to promote a union all classes of Beformers—really to gull the Chartists , if possible , by getting their assistance in passing anti-Corn Law resolutions . The "lads , " however , were too far north , and though no effort was made to get them together , they assembled in full force , upset the " Antis , " and passed a resolution in favoar of the whole Charter . Many high sounding names were put forth by the promoters of the meeting , and amongst the rest Col . Thompson , Mr . Roebuck , the Bath M . P ., a Mr . C . J . Symons , and a Mr . Curtis , from America . But all would not do . M Othello ' s occupation's gone 1 " Tbe room was crowded to excess . Mr . James Gabth Marshall , the President of the Association , was called to the chair .
The Chairman said the meeting had been convened by the Leeds Parliamentary Reform Association for the purpose of affording an opportunity to a few friends of the principles of free trade , and of the extension of the suffrage , of addressing them on some important points , with respect to the best means of forwarding the principles of Roform . The object , he believed , was to lay before the meeting a statement of the real position of the people at present , and of the means they possessed for carrying into effect measures of Reform , and particularly to draw attention to the necessity for a cordial union of all classes of reformers . After some other explanatory obser-Tations , he said he would not detain them longer than to make an apology for Mr . Roebuck , who was
prevented by indisposition from attending . ( Cries of" He dare not come f "he ' s a traitor ; " " w hy did he run away on Sharman Crawford ' s motion ?") Col . Thompson having bean called upon by the Chairman , then rose to address tbe meeting , and was received with cheera . He said as they bad placed him in front he would briefly state his opinions . He suspected that there was not one man in ten in that meeting who did not agree in the proposition , that the defects in the representation of the people were the sources of the evils under which the country was suffering . He did not mean that they were the cause of men slipping down in ( he street , or being sent to the infirmary ; these were unavoidable evils . He then went to show what constituted a Government , which h « contended ought to rest solely on the representation of the people , for whose happiness alone they ought to govern , and not merely for the happiness of a select few . All
classes were called upon to support the Government , and to obey the laws of the country ; all classes , therefore , ought to have an equal power in the making of the laws . As a protection la the exercise of thu power , the poor man ought to have the Ballot , that he might exercise his power in an independent manner . The aristocracy , ia all their transac tions , were careful for themselves , but when the people asked for the same protection , it was denied them . He did not deny that the eminent merchant and manufacturer had , and ought to have , considerable influence over the men whom he used well and kindly ; but no man . ought to demand , beaause he had a share of the representation , that the bulk of the people should have none at alL It was like a joint stock company ; different members might have different proportions of shares in it , but he thought no cne ever heard of a joint stock company where the shares of some of the company were nothing . ( Hear , hear . ) He thought all would
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agree that the representation ffanjted amendtnfe and he advised them not W tiflaklif was floplert Jbnsincss , which- it mighJL be » jtf ^ aaljr . lhe ^ pooxjrerft engaged in it There were men of wealth and talent wb ^ at * ^ neoetefty of a ^^ C , and he exhorted them not ^ to refuse the aeSSanee of . such -men , but to go on with those who would -go on -with them . One ''' result' of . defective representation vraa the xestnetion uponindurtry , whieh ' amouutodtdthe / aeniand of a greater amount of the time and labflWrof the operative for a tiven qaantiVy of food , tot ^ tea who had thatfwidftjneff disposal . Ho-stpod there the advocate for Improvement in . theirepreseat ^| | OD . ( toad ' cheers . ) He knew no man " who hatf ' cdno , further '
than he had done . ( Continued cheers ) There ! was a doenment called the Charter , which bOelieved to be nothing but a fair embodiment of those principles of justice for which great and good men in these latter times had fought and contested . ( Prolonged cheering ) It oontained , he believed , five points , which were agreed on before the document was draws up . It fas his good fortune to be one of eight or ten members of Parliament ooncerned in drawing up that document . ( Cheers . ) He had never denied it—he had never shrunk from U—he had never disavowed the name , and never been afraid to be called a Chartist . ( Hear , hear , " and cries of " Bravo , " aad loud cheers ;) But there was a difference of opinion concerning the way in which that
Charter should be advocated . They Were told there was only one Charter , only one Chartism , and onl y one way of pushing the Charter . ( Cries of " Thaw true . " ) He did not think that thoBe who held that opinion would be able to prevent a-large body of men from taking another way with respect to the Charter . ( Hear , hear . ) He thought the best way to gain the Charter was by uniting on those great- and pressing evils wi th the numbers of powerful men who were willing to £ 0 with- them . ' ( Hear . ) He did not ask any man or body of men to give up their own objects . What fte wanted fo submit to that meeting waa ,. whethe r it would not be-best on the whole , admitting differences of opinion , but not quarrelling about them , to let each go his own way , if he could , and welcome . ( Hear , hear . ) Why should not one party say to another , if yoa can put down or make an im-¦
pression on the evil , in God ' s name go on . If we can put down or make an impression on the ey ^ il ,. in God a name do not binder us . ( Cheers . ) It was . a fair and reasonable proposal . This was the proposal which he came to make . He left it for them to consider whether there was not ' something like rational sense and good reason In it , and whether there were not many of them who would not be inclined to adopt that course of union , oriather of nonresistance to one another , which he recommended . ( The ColOael tai down with applause . ) Mr . Ha her STAitsf * ld , in moving the first resolution , said he would not detain them long ; bis health would not permit him to address them . He hoped tbe proceedings of the meeting would be productive of good , in promoting that union which was bo desirable . The resolution was— That this meeting views the defective state of the representation as the source of the suffering under whioh the country abours . "
Mr . John Speed , ( an operative , ) seconded the resolution . . Mr . Jklliroer Symonps Bupportedthe resolution . He believed there was no safety in this country , nor any chance of restoring the national prosperity without the people were invested with a full and / air share in the representation . ( Loud cheers . ) The landowners had returned the present House of Commons , and so long as they were permitted to have a monopoly in the legislation , so long would the interests of the people be sacrificed to the cupidity of a wealthy and selfish aristocracy . If , however , the working classes expected to have their grievances redresscd , they must be united among themselves . Union -was strength—division was weakness . He had lately visited Switzerland , where the
representation was a perfect democracy . The machinery wa ? iu fall operation , ' aud at the same time , there was the most oordial union betweenmastersand men . This state of things was productive of the greatest possible benefit to the ceuutry , and he did not believe there was a more prosperous people to be found thau those of Switzerland , where , it should be borne in mind , "Universal Suffrage was the law of the land . ( Loud cheers . ) The speaker , after thus paving the way , went to the question of tbe Corn Laws , making it evident that ho bad received a retaining fee on that point . He was of opinion that machinery did not injuro the working man ; he get , however , some pretty intelligible hints that working men did not agree with him . The Chairman then put the resolution to the meeting , and it was carried with one dissentient .
Dr . Smiles moved the next resolution , as follows — "That the confiscation of the property of the industrious classes , inflicted by the existing Corn Laws , is the most prominent of tbe practical grievances arisiug from the actual condition of the elective franchise . " The reading of this resolution called forth the disapprobation of the meeting , whioh was expressed in mingled groans , cheers , and various exclamations , The majority evidently discovered the jesuisucal nature of the proceedings , and it was at once determined that , as the League had thus attempted to elide out of their opiuion as expressed in
resolution . 1 , the meeting would endeavour to bring them book to the real question before them . Dr . Smiles spoke amidst great interruption . He contended that the Corn Laws were really one of the greatest w practical" grievances under which the country laboured , and he would maintain this despite opposition from any man , whether he called himself Whig , Radical , or Chartist . The labour of the working classes had been confiscated by the Corn L » ws ; aud by the property qualification , which was tbe results or the Corn Laws , the landlords secured to themselves the monopoly of law-making .
Mr . Nicholls , an operative , ( a member , we believe , of the Fox and Goose CiubJ seconded the resolution . Mr . Joseph Lees replied to the ** practical" views of Dr . Smiles , and was surprised he had not exhibited more practice in his resolution . The first resolution admitted that the source of all the evils of the country was in detective representation , and had Dr . Smiles been a practical man , as he professed to be , he would have at once , after tbe source had been admitted , have come boldly out with the remedy . ( Cheers . ) It was of no use endeavouring to lop off only a defective branch ; they must go at once to the root , as the only practical means of remedy . He was a Chartist root and
branch—( shouts of " Bravo , lad , go on , " )—aud though he had uot hitherto publicly advocated the Charier , yet his opinions were so well known as not to be misunderstood . ( Great cheers . ) They had seen the Corn Law agitation commenced two years ago , and commmenced just at the time when the Charter was about to take its winning and widening way in the country . ( Loud cheera . ) There were very great suspicions at the time whether the Corn Law agitation was not done for the purpose of blinking the poor man from getting tbe franchise . ( Loud cries of " No , no , " from the Foxes . ) Now , after two years of agitation , where were they ! If they had supported the Charter for that time , would Pee have dared to dismiss the Parliament for five months . ( Shouts of " No , no , " and loud cheers . )
With such a union of agitation they might have had an army that neither Whigs nor Tories could have stood against . ( Tremendous cheering . ) That meeting ougnt to consider in what way they could beat obtain their rights . They had tried the Corn Law dodge , and found it would not answer . ( Cheers . ) The household association would not come to the Chartists , because they would not give up a few lodgers . There was nothing they ought to stick at , they should say , at once , this association will go the whole length as a Chartist Association . ( Tremendous cheering . ) He conoluded by moving " That this meeting adopt the whole principles of the Charter . " ( Tremendous cheers , which contianetl for some time , and threw the whole " League " nearly into convulsions . )
Mr . Andrew Gardner was received with loud cheers by the great body of the meeting , and , in seconding the motion , said he thought the storm had now commenced , but , whatever political opinions he might profess , he hoped every man would be allowed a fair hearing . This was the second act of the Marshall's mill meeting , " that was got up to unite all classes of Reformers , aud Colonol Thompson was then brought because they thought he cuuld wheedle the Chartists well ; with only two exceptions , every speaker then present avowed themselves for the Charter , and decl ared that the object of their Association was to unite the middle and lower olasses . ( Hear , hear . ) Had tha Houselold Suffrage succeeded ? ( Shouts of " Nono . ")
, Why did their worthy friend , the Chairman , hold back ! Why did not their Association come out at once for the whole Charter I Why should not they all unite on an equality of rights J ( Gieat cheering . ) They agreed that the Charter waa good , but denied the pratioabiiity of getting it . ( Cries of "We can get it . '') He said it was possible to get it , but they would get nothing less than the Charter , because the Chartists would not agitate for any mortal thing leas than the Charter . ( Tremendous cheering . ) He considered Col . Thompson the best nw » amongst the middle olasses , and he believed no one had been worse treated by the Whig party than Colonel Thompson had been . He bad avowed himself a Chartist , and he hoped he would abide br ifc ( Hear .
hear , and cheers . ) There was one gentleman who should have been there , who was not then . Where was Mr . Roebuek ? ( Cheers , uproar , and cries of " He dare not come !") He was a Universal Suffrage man , and he had acted a very treasonable part against the people . He thought ha was afraidto come , something like another of their friends , he meant Dan . ( Loud shouts of " No , no . ") He ought to make a tour through the country , and submit hiB conduct to a vote of censure or of thanks in every town . ( Laughter . ) He supported neither Whigs nor TorieB , for he denounced both . ( Cheers . ) If the Reform Association were sincere in their object of union , let them lay down a good basis of uaion on which the Chartists oould stand as well as them *
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fftas . » t ( Qwateche « idnt | 8 Jiid cms of "No Sornnfox . *) HeTjeggetf leave "to second the amendmeat . ( Tremendous cheers , which" lasted lor some timd . ) . , ., ¦ .- ¦•¦ ¦¦¦ v . -- . " . { : v ' ' - ¦) ¦ ' ¦ ¦ -. ¦ •• r ; - " - . - ¦! .:- ¦ - ¦ . ¦• . ;!; .. ' . ; : ;? Previous fo patting , th ^ cT ^ lutioav the CHAttitiW said , as Mr . Gurtis ^ fcoiia . Jhe Unitedr . States , waa present , he thought they had- better perhaps hear him . '¦ , ¦ ¦; , ' -. . ¦ ' ¦ .- !¦ . ¦; ; J ( , ' , : ¦' , -:. ) ¦ il \ ' ' . 'it . ,. ' ' i ' i ' < ' ¦ : ¦ ¦ - . > '¦ v ' ¦ Mr . Curtis , who ,, we understand ., is from , Ohio , then fltood forward and made a long speech , which had soarMly a reporta ^ ro point in it . It ia hot knows where the League have got hold of him . We " calculate" he wants to travel ' at an easy rate to himself through England , and has found tne League Sufficiently gullible to pay his expenees . He came out , at the close of his address , with an exhortation to . t ^ ettneev * . / - " v-. : ''' : v : ' ^ v ' : ; \ ¦"¦ : - - ? -. v Mr ; Wkstcak ^ ( a Chartfet ) yrteloncllycheered : t and-wWfed to the fallacies of Mr . Curtis . ,
Mr . K . * , Lees said , they were met there that night ; hot to speak & to particular grievances , but to ask oh what principles they were to unite in order to get all their wrongs redressed . ( Loud cheers ) What said Col . Thompson 1 He said that , because the manufacturing and wealthy Glasses , a part of the aristocracy ,, were Buffering under the ruin of monopoly laws , therefore they were willing-to unite them . But what-was the object of resolution secondi To ask them to assist in destroying those laws ; Tmt he would aalc , when those laws were destroyed , did not the interest of the manufacturing aristocrats cease to be identified with their interests f ( Loud oheers . ) Then he would ask them , calmly , and seriously , what pledge had they , when the Corn
Laws were destroyed and the pressure removed from such gentlemen as their chairman ( hisses ) , that they would go along with them to the accomplishment of the ultimate objects ! ( Repeated cheers . ) They might then ask , where are those gentlemen 1 and he was afraid that Echo would answer , Where ( Laughter . ) That was a reason why they should keep their interests identified with that of the manufacturers . Sever that interest and they severed the principle of union . ( Loud oheers . ) They asked thorn to Riy * their voices , and" declare ini Court ; and Parliament that the great practical grievance was the Corn Laws . Their reply was , Give us our rights , our votes , and we will destroy that and every , other grievance . ( Enthusiastic eheering j If
tney were rational enough to give their voices , they were rational enough to give their votes . ( Repeated cheers . ) Though they might assist them to destroy the Corn Laws in two or three years , when that was done they might whistle for the suffrage for fifty . ( Loud oheers . ) Mr . Curtis said the instrument by whioh class legislation had deprived them of their suffrage , waB the Corn Laws . He asked them how it happened , when they made the Corn Laws . How could it be then the instrument , when the greatest of practical grievances was p erpetrated without iti He Was a thoroughgoing Radical , a Chartist , if they liked the name . He was a Benthamite , and a follower of Jesus Chrfet , and he maintained that the practical axiom of all
life was "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you . " ( Loud cheers . ) lie supported the amendment . The same national effort by which they could wring from the powerful aristocracy of the country , a repeal of the Corn Laws , whioh raised the- rents , which supplied , them in idleness , would accomplish all . ( Enthusiastic cheering . ) Mr . Thos . Plinx rose under greatly excited feelings , and first endeavoured to bully , then to coax the meeting out of an expression of their real opinion . He spoke amidst great interruption , and made a very proper Whig exhibition , The Chairman then put the amendment and the origiual resolution to the neetint :, when there was a remendous majority in favour of the amendment . This , however , did not satisfy the " Lea&ue . " and a
proposition was made that the two parties should divide themselves into two sections , those in favour of the amendment taking that side of the room to the right of the Chairman , and those in favour of the original resolution , taking the other side . This was acceded to after some demur , and the two parties haying takeu their respective positions , the number m favour of the amendment appeared to be more than four to one as compared with those in favour of the original resolution ; in fact , the numbers were so overpowered that there could not by any possibility be any mistake . The Chairman , however , when he had got the meeting divided , again went through the ceremony of taking a show of hands , and this having satisfied him , he declared thd amendment carried .
This announcement was received with tremendous cheering , clapping of hands , « fcc , whioh lasted for some minutes , during which the League looked " unutterable things . " Dr . Smiles then moved , and Mr . Andrew Gardenkr seconded , a vote of thanks to Col . Thompson , which was carried unanimously , aud which the Colonel acknowledged . ' A vote of thanks was also given to the Chairman , and three oheers having been given for O'Connor , for the Charter , and for Frost , Williams , and Jones , the meeting broke up about ten o'clock .
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Heckhondwikk . —A public meeting was held here on Saturday evening last , when a petition against the Silent system was adopted . Mr . T . B . Smith , of Leeds , addressed the meeting . Littlktown , in Liverskdob . —Mr . T . B . Smith preached three sermons here on Sunday last , to good audiences . Morlbt . —Mr . Smith preached at this place on Friday evening , to a large and respectable audience . The discourse was a sound Chartist sermon , and was
listened to with the deepest attention . Mr . S . is expected to visit the friends here again Bhortly . Manchester . —On Tuesday evening , a discussion took place in the large room of the Mechanics ' Institution , on Machinery and the Corn Laws . Mr . Kershaw was in the chair , and the meeting was addressed by Mr . Birch , Mr . John Campbell , Mr . Calverwttll , Mr . Crabtree , Mr . Ross , and Mr , Leach ; after which , the further discussion waa adjourned .
Selbv . —Mr . Skovington addressed a numerous assembly here on Weduesday week . It waa agreed to aend 104 . to tho Executive . Doncasteu . —Mr . Buckley lectured here on Sunday last , on the Suffrage . Bl acko , near Colnk . —A spirited meeting was held here on Monday . Mr . Tattersall , ofColne , lectured , and it was resolved to assist the Chartists of that place in the O'Connor demonstration . A resolution of confidence in O'Connor and the Executive was passed , and it was determined to join the National Charter Association . Lane-End , Staffordshire , —On Friday last , Mr . Jo&epu Linney visited this place , where he l ectured wit y good sucocss .
Birsxal . —Mr . Smith lectured here on the benefits of education and mutual love , to an attentive audience , whioh would have been much larger but for the blundering of the town cryer , who was intoxicated , and quite unable to perform his duty . The bell ought to be placed in tho hands of a man of more sober aud regular habits . Devonport . —On Monday evening , we had one of the best meetings ever held in the town of Devonport . Mr . N . Powell , of Bradford , in Yorkshire , addressed the meeting . Six new members were enrolled , 'file attention of the Executive is directed to this place . Keighlev . —The Female Chartists of this town have raised amongst themselves by subscription , a handsome flag in commemoration of the rolease Of tfr . O'Connor .
Bailey- —A meeting was held here on Monday night , for the purpose of adopting a petition against the Silent System , and to hear a lecture from Mr . Smith , on the general principles of the Charter . The lecture was listened to with much attention , and it ia hoped that much good will be the result . Surrey . —At a meeting of members of Council residing in Surrey , held at they Joan of Arc , Eastlane , Walworth , on Sunday last , Mr . Rogers in the chair . Reports from each locality were read and received . Lambeth paid 5 s . on account of Council . Several resolutions for forwarding the National Petition were agreed to , and , Sir . Morton ' s motion , rttsneeting the best plan of collecting cards for tho
tracts committee , was adjourned . Several notices o £ motion stand on the book for discussion on next meeting , which takes place at the School room , Colliger * street , Deptford , when it is requested that each member will attend . Hunslet . —The Chartists , and other friends of the cause in this place , had an excellent treat on Tuesday evening , in listening to one of the most pleasing , masterly , and instructive lectures , from the Rev . Mr . Hill . The subject was general , and chiefly touching on passing events , and the signs of the times—the progress of the cause—the difficulties encountered , and the obstacles to be anticipated for the future , and how to avoid them . We were particularly cautioned against the delusive claptraps of interested political tricksters , and shewn hi an easy and familiar manner the shifting policy they will most probably pursue ,
to deceive the unwary , and lead us astray from tbe only means of salvation—the People ' s Charter . Mr . H . concluded by beautifully illustrating the principles of the Charter , and exhibiting their vast superiority of the whole document over any other that has ever yet engaged the attention and commanded the exertions of the working millions . We had truly a grand proof of the vast superiority of the power of reason and argument over threats and physical violence , against which we were carefully cautioned . We hope to ] have the opportunity ot hearing our highly talented friend more frequently , and to this purpose we pray heartily that his health may be preserved , that not only we , bnt the surrounding districts , may be made partakers of tbe privilege whenever the important duties of his office will permit of his delivering a lectnre or preaching a sermon . Our society is rapidly progressing in numbers ^ and greatly improving in all mental and moral acquirements . —Corret ,
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Sowbbby . —On Saturday evening and Sunday last , Mr . Yev-. jrs addressedorerflowinj ? and attentive au . diences in the neighbourbood of Sowerby , near Halifax ; namely » t Crai £ -boti 6 m and at Boliderelonflh , ; anfl by pra&siijjf invitafcioB at Rippondeh , on Sunday eveaing . ¦> ') U ~ : ' - ' - ' . ¦ - ¦>' " r ¦ ¦ . ' ' - ' - '¦ ' * '' ¦ ¦ CTTSr OF X . ONJJO 1 T .-A general quarterly mce ^ of &e ^ ba ^ olders was held in tlieJustitute , No . 53 , Old Bailey , on SjiqdAy morning last . Air . G . Wyatt in the chaiV . It Wi 8 agreed that the balaccesheei of their rtoeipts and expenditure should be of
placedinapr ^ minent part thehaltfor ^ peotipn ,. Messrs . Dale , Ck Wyatt , Knox , Cater , Langwprtb , Wisedeil , Wise , Lane , and Salmon , jun . were elected » Committee to manage the affiiirs of the Institute for the next quarter . ¦ ; ' /; ., . , " .., ¦ . '; . ; . ; . - ;¦ ¦ ^ ,. v I ^ ' ms BVEwiKG of the same day , and in the same place , Mr . Brown , of Walworth , read a copy of the National Petition , to which many signatures were attached in the oourse of the evening . Mr . William ; Benbow afterwards delivered a very animated and instructive lecture to . a crowded audience , in his usuajBtyl « k , ¦ ' ¦ . [ ; : ¦ -, - - ; ^ ¦ ¦ ¦ . - , . . -. ¦ .... : ' ¦ ¦ - ¦'¦¦' ¦
ThkCodmxt Council will deliver lectures in the above place every Thursday evening , to commence at eight o'clock . Next Sunday evening , Mr . Brown , of Walworth , will lecture , add the following Sunday evening Mr . Watkins ? and every Friday night , from eight till ten o ' clock , the Committee of the City of London Political Tract Loan Society sits at the Dispatch Coffee House , Bride Lane , Fleet-street , to 6 broU subscribers ^ and to receive donations for the support of the same * Laubkih . —Mr . Ruffy Ridley delivexed a most able lecture , on Tuesday eveuing , on priestcraft .
Great good has been done by having able lectures delivered every Tuesday evening previous to the general business being entered into . The Commit tee have determined on opening the Hall every Sunday evening , also . Mr . Balls will lecture on Sunday , at eight o ' clock precisely . A Committee of twenty was appointed to superintend the getting up of the petition , and instructions were given to the Committee to call at every house in the district for signatures . A Convention fond was established . Messrs . Parker , Carrier , and Brinsley were nominated as proper candidates for the Convention .
Wawdsworth . —The weekly meeting was held here on Monday , when the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . Maynard was elected the delegate to represent Surrey and Kent in the forthcoming Convention . It was determined to use all diligence in raising funds for the Executive . ' St . Pancras . —A public meeting of Chartists was held at the Feathers , Warren-street , on Monday . The members of this locality have been rather apathetic of late , but thia evening they showed that they are again determined to take a prominent position in the Cliartist ranks . The sum of £ 1 was received for weekly contribution money j 10 a . was voted for the Executive , and 10 s , for the London Delegate Council . A subscription was commenced in aid of the widow
of a deceased Chartist brother , and the Delegates to the Council were instructed to recommend a email subscription throughout all the localities upon the death of a member , and that they should be followed to the grave by their Chartist brethren . Seven members were added to the Association , and new life and energy are infused into its ranks . Mr . Ridley lectures on Sunday evening . LiMBHOuse . —Nfcw Localixt . —A public meeting was held at the School Room , Limehouse Causeway , on Tuesday evening , Mr . Squires in the chair . Mr . Wheeler lectured on the " Evils of class legislation , and the People ' s Charier as a remedy . '' Twenty members were enrolled . They have taken a spacious room to hold their me 3 tings in .
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- ^^^ S « S ^^ V ^^^ S ^^ V ^ N , «« MBS ^^^*^ S ^^^ rf »^ ^ S ^ W ^ W *^ - ^^^^ TO THB EDITOR O » THB NORTHERN STAB Sir , —The Spinners' body have sent delegates to various parts of the country , who have written to tbe committee requesting them to ascertain the number of those already out of employment ; the number of mills working short time , stopped altogether , and under notice of abatement , and that the samp migbt be inserted in tbe Northern Star , to corroborate the statements made to the public themselves verbally ; to carry out which the committed assembled and choose a deputation to wait upon me , soliciting me to furnish the Editor with tho following facts on their authority to the contradiction of which they bid defiance , therefore humbly begging insertion iu this week's publication .
The following , then , is what they wish to lay before the country , leaving an impartial pnblic to form seme conception of the amount of poverty and its concomitant evils which exists in this , but a short time since , termed flourishing town . The total number of cotton mills in the town is thirty-aix , out of which there are seven entirety stopped , at which wera employed 4 , 590 people , composed of men , women , and children . The spinners , fifty-raven in number , have turned out of these mills to resist a reduction offered , amounting to from 17 £ to 19 £ per cent ., or in other words it will take as much , as from nine to eleven shillings per week from their weekly earnings . From reading the above , many would be led to suppose that if they could take eleven sbilllnes from their wages , that previously they must
have been good ; in answer to which , the double deckers and self-acting mules have taken matsy piecers , and the spinner must have piecers or he cannot work at all ; he therefore is responsible for , and must pay their wages , and if the piecers cannot earn as much under a spinner as they can upon the self-acting mules , they , as a matter of coune , will not engage ; hencs it is that on many occasions they have had to pay money out of their own pockets to make up the piecers * wage 1 , or otherwise leave their wheels , and thus have they gone home , after working for a whole week , several shillings out of pocket ; for in such rises masters would oniy laugh at them were they to complain . There are eleven masters who have given notico of an abatsment , which , if effected , will take £ 89 2 s . 6 d . per week from
the spinning branch alone , and out of circulation ; will throw 250 spinners into the street if the masters persist , aud will compel 4 , COO to be out , who depend upon the running of the spinning frames , such as card-room hands , weavers , &c , So . The above will not be all , as no sooner do the kind-heart 3 d Christian , religious , and Corn Law repealing cotton lords find they have succeeded in reducing one branch , tkan they commence upon another ; in proof of which , one master has already * iven bis throstle ipiintfs nct ' ee that they must work for five shillings and sixpence , who have been earning from seven to nine shillings per week . Not content with bringing the spinners down , the masters of three mills have attempted to reduce the self-acting piecers , who are also out walking the
streets , resisting it The axe only six mills working full time in the town . From the above facts , to say nothing of the other trades who are without employment , a conception may be formed of the condition of the inhabitants of Stuckport ; but what would they , who are strangers to it think , or say when informed that there are industrious sobsr mechanics , joiners , bricklayers , plasterers , ail in the building line , whose wives and children are without food , and that such is the destitution to which some are brought , that they have gathered up potatoe peelings , washed them and eaten them , after being thrown away by their neighbours . That they have been from door to door to beg peelings , for the same purpose . Whole families living on nothing but meal and water , many no are in the house , and to
see four or five children in others crying of hunger at once . I saw a man yestarduy who told me his wife is nearly clammed to death ; that such has been the condition to which she has seen reduced by hunger and privation , that when she goes to a neighbours to eisist in washing , the food she gets being better than her own , wont remain upon her stomach . Ho himself had been for two days with only an onion , and to use his own words , haa it not been for even that he would have baen clammed to death . This is a man whose character for sobriety , honesty , and industry is unimpeachable ; who before the factory stopped at which he worked , was an overlooker , who too is a sincere Chartist , and suffered twelve months imprisonment for trying to better tbe condition of his fellow creatures ; and here I stake my reputation on the fact , willing to meet any one who disputes it , that if something is not done for him , my brother Chartist vrho is as
quiet , civil , and moral a man & % any in the borough , that both he and his wife will be found some morning before long dead for the want of necessaries to keep them alive . Englishmen , do you need more ? I csuM continue to pourtray cases which would fill a volume . I could give an uninterrupted catalogue of such misery , 1 am quite depressed—quite hurt ; yes , nearly heart-broken to witness such heart-rending scenes , and to hear the females tell , while tears gush from their eyes , their tales of distress and the treatment they have received from those who ought to be guardians of the poor . Instead of relieving them they have told them to go home and sell their goods before they crave relief . Hoping you will insert this , to oblige the spinners , and lot the public know the situation ot the people , I am , yours , ; . William Griffin .
Thursday Evening , Oct . 21 . —There has no concession been made yet by the cotton masters of this town . A reconciliation seems to be almost impossible . D . s . ress increases to a most alarming extent , and what will become of the people God only knows . There are Bpwards of two : hundred more turn-outs this week , in addition to those out before . The reduction offered is so frightful , that there appears to be no disposition , on the part of the workmen , to submit . The consequence will be , that thousands more , who have to depmd upon the spinners for weft and twist , will be out of work Bhortly . A publio meeting was to be held yesterday , ( Friday . )
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DKHBT . —The splendid Town Hall at thia place , which cost £ 12 , 000 , was destroyed , by fire © n Wednesday night" last . It waa uxunrowd . No lives were lost . The municipal records have all perished , except the Chamberlain ' s uocount books . The revising barristers' documents , have all been destroyed . SHEFFIELD . ——Licenser Victcaxlebs . — Thursday last , the anniversary 'iinner of this society was held at the house of Mr . f / udson , inTownheadstreet . The dinner was sur ^ ptuously served ; the company consisted of from toxj to seventy .
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NOMINATIONS FOR THE GENERAL >¦ - ¦ v - ; ¦ ¦ - ¦ ¦ : ( xtmqrL . t ¦ ¦; ¦ ;¦ ¦ v . ¦ " ' . DoiicASTM . ¦ '" ¦ : Mr . John Bradley , boot and shoemaker , Common Lane . ; ¦ ' ' . .. ¦ .. . ¦ , ; . V ^ r ,,, / ¦ -, ' ,, ^^ Mr . Win * pearSno ^ rd ^ naX ; dre «*» , P Mr . Henry Foster , J < nWrCfcveland-stre « L Mr . Joh ^ Wallw , batter , Three Crtne » Yard . . Mi . Jeha EmmeJi « , bo ^ aM ! Aoemaker , Factor laoei .:, . ;; . - ^ ,. vr- i / s ^ v ^ v - - ¦ * . ± . v-ht > ¦¦ .. ; t ? -- ;^ -v .. - , - - ¦ ^ f ; Mt . O « oigeBlo < riw , ^ Thon «» - « treet , Treasu ^ Mr . Charles Backley , boot sad iJiosmslet Coorch street , Comepooding Sflcretary . '< :-- ' tjJA '¦ ,. Mt Thoina * Dernie . boot and shoemakeri Cleveland stwet , snb-Secret « ry-. : ^ ¦< : ¦ ¦ -. v ^ - '; . ™ r ™"
tODHOaOB ? . Ur . Win . HeHiwefl , George-steert . Mr . John Butterworth , BUod Lane . Mr . James Stauafleld , Millwopd . Mr . Henry-HelliweU , HangtagHditeh . Mr . Wm . Marshall , Dobroyd . Mr . Wm . Fielden , Shade . Mr . James Scholeaeld , Booaifield Lane Mr . Joseph Tiadale ,, Lineholme . Mr . Jonas Marland , Waisden .
¦ WIGTOK . Mr . Wm . Harkness , calico-printer . Mr . Robert Waite , weaver . Mr . John Hodgson , nailer . Mr . Thomas Sandenwo , weaver . Mr . Henry Cook , batter . : . - Mr . Joseph Tiffin , dyer . ' Mr , Thnmiui 'Rayn fftt ^ 'T , « hatr . m » Vfflr Mr . Richard Gate , weaver . Mr . John Bryce , tailor . President Mr . Jonathan Clarke , nailer , Union-street , Treanm Mr . Edward Mark , calioo-printer , £ att End , Secretary . ¦¦ . , . . " ¦ -.- ' : ¦¦' - . /¦ ¦' ¦ :: .
,. ; . -. - ., , KOSSLEY . ; Mr . John Robinson , cordwalner . ' Mr . Henry Wood , boot and shoemaker . - Mr . Joseph Hall , nord-roiner , Saddlewurth . Mr . Edward Bradbury , eotton- * pinner , Saddlewertfi , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Gong * Hoyle , fustian-cutter , Saddleworth , sub Secretary .
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O'Brien s Paras Fund . — -The Committee met on Tuesday night , and transacted what business there was on hand . They are happy to inform themes of Leeds that they will have an opportunity to hear their great political schoolmaster next week ; the Music Hall is engaged for three nights—namely Tuesday , Wednesday , and Thursday , when they hope that the men of Leeds will attend , and shew to this man , who has sacrificed hia all in their behalf , that they esteem him more and more . The Committee ; would also call upon the brave men of Wortley , of Hunslet , Holbeck , and Woodhouse to attend ,, and shew , both by their presence and their actions , that they long to see O'Brien placed in euch a situation , ia order : that those splendid talents with whioh he is endowed may be secured to the cause of the people . Men of Leeds and the neighbourhood , attend the Music Hall on Tuesday , and the two succeeding evenings , and shew the enemies of your cause that O'Brien is emphatically the man of the people .
The London O'Brien Press Fund CoMMtrmBB . —At the third sitting of this committee , Mr . Morton in the chair , credentials were received , for Mr . Crotchetfc , jun ., as colleague with Mr . Treadwell for the Tower Hamlets . Tavions members stated thereadinesof their localities to get up balls and concerts for the benefit of the Press Fund . It was reselved " That a deputatfoa of six wait npon tha Trades Delegates , who will have a general meeting on Friday next , and that Messrs . Parker , Watkins , Nagle , Morton , Osborn , and Treadwell , form the deputation to solicit the co-operation of the trades of London , in the objects of this committee . " Four shillings and twopence were reported as collections and the meeting adjourned .
Doings of the " Plaqck" in London . — Mr . Sidney Smith , the leading " advocate" of the Corn Law League in London , seems to keep himself continually in hot water , always pretending to court discussion , but never daring to meet an opponent . At a meeting of the League some short time ago , Mr . Bloomfield attended , and advocated tha Charter , in consequence of whioh an adjournment took place , in order that Mr . Smith might meet him ; this , how * ever , he failed to do , but called a meeting of his own in Wapping , at which Mr . Bloomfield attended , and was threatened by Mr . Smith with ejection by the police if he attempted to interfere . Mr . B . however , did interfere , and addressed the meeting , at tbe close of whioh cheew were given for O'Connor and the Charter , and groans for the expiring Whig faction .
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Leeds Cobn Mabket , Tuksdat , October 19 th . —There is again a good supply of Wheat to thia day ' s market . Oats and Barley moderate . Beans larger . Old Wheat has fully supported last week ' s prices , also fine dry New , but other descriptions have been in limited demand . Fine Barley has made rather more money , but the inferior qualities are difficult to quit . Oats i per stone , and Beans Is per quarter higher .
THE AVERAGE PRICES FOR THE WEEK . ENDING OCT . 19 TH , 1841 . Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beans . Peas . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . 3044 592 455 — 254 0 £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . jg s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . 3 5 9 113101 1 5 5 £ 000 20 5 00 0 Leeds Cloth Marks rs . —There has not been the same extent of business transacted at the Cloth Halls during the last week , as we have had to re * port for some time back . The slight demand for foreign markets which has existed for a week or two , seems to have altogether ceased , and on Tuesday there was scarcely a buyer of any amount in the market . The warehouses , however , continue in pretty full work .
Huddebsfi « . d Mahket . —This day ' s market presents a most dull and gloomy appearance , in consequence of bad news from America , there was little doing , and that little was confined to heavy goods , all other articles remain stationary , but very dull . Beadpobd Markets , Thuksdat , Ocr . 21 sr . — Wool . —There is no distinct alteration iu prices , and the demand for shafto sorts continues active , but fine English sorts from Down fleeces are in slow request . Colonial wool is very much depressed . Tarn . —We cannot report any improved demand for Yarn ; the
production is weekly diminished , as the length of days decrease , and with but few exceptions , the mills are only working daylight , nor can we learn that any immediate hop 9 of amends is apparent . Piece . —The arrival of the Caledonia steamer from America has hot had any beneficial effect on oar market , as only a limited business has been done . Lusires , made from White Alpaca Yarns and Cottou Warp , have been less inquired after . Merinoes and Saxonies , the original staple article of our manufacture , are more inquired for .
Salford Cattle Market , Ociobeb 20 th . —There was a large show of Beasts to-day , but the quality was again but middling . Of Sheep the supply was rather better , an average one as regards number , whilst the quality of a considerable portion was decidedly inferior . The best Beef brought 6 d to 6 | d , middling 5 U to 6 d , best Whether Mutton 6 jd to 7 d , Ewes , &e . t > d to 6 £ d per 1 b . Richmond Cokn Mabket , Oct . 16 th—In consequence of the wet morning , we only had a thia supply of Grain in our market to-day , and most of the samplea of new Wheat were very inferior . Wheat sold from 6 s 6 d to 9 s 6 d ; Oats 2 s 6 d to 3 s 81 ' , Barley 4 s 6 d to 53 ; Beans 5 a to 53 6 d per bushel .
Liverpool Corn Markkt , Tuesday , Oct . I 9 t& > ^ At our market this morning , upon a mo ierate mmand , the full prices of last Tuesday were obtain ** for foreign Wheat , but all descriptions of Irish new were 3 d . per bushel , cheaper , aud very little could be sold . There were few buyers of Oats in attendance , and the transactions in either old or new were limited ; but qualities of the latter offering » 33 2 d to 3 a 3 d per 451 b 3 . Flour and Oatmeal met a tolerable fair sale , at the advance above aoteo . Two or three thousand quarters of Ejtfptian Beanj were sold at 34 s per 4801 bs ; holders generally now demand Is to 2 s per quarter above that rate .
Yobk Cork MABKEr , Oct . 16 th . -We have 1 } good attendance of farmers , who are mainly eug&g * in the Seed Wheat market , and there is not so mncfi passing with the factors . Wheat is not a free sale and barely supports the price of last week . Oats « w dd per stone , and Barley 6 \ L to Is per quarw dearer . Since our last , scarcely a day has P * f * without heavy rain , and the navigation is still impeded .
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pHCONNOB , E * fr , * Haaaawrnrita , ww Middkiex , by JOSHUA HOBSON , at ( Ust *» , ing Ofltoet , Nm . IS a& 4 13 , MarkfUtwet , ¦ * ¦ .., ( ate ; and Pnbliaaed by the said JOSH * a H «*^ I for the said Fbabows CGokhox , ) at Us »«• Ung-houie , No . 6 , MarkeUtrart , BrfcaU ; Jj Internal Cemmtndcation exbUng betwwn tb « •« No . 6 , Market-street , and the said Nofc l « *• IS , Matketstoeet , Briggate , tta » eonstitatia «« J » whole of the said Printing ani Poblisblni 0 W > one Premises . All Communications must be addressed , < Po 8 t-faM ) » J . HOBSON , Norther * Star Office , Leeda , Saturday , October 33 , 1841 .
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J } THE NORTHERN STAB ^^
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LOCAL MARKETS
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Oct. 23, 1841, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct726/page/8/
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